Reminder and Request to Participate in Chief Information Security Officer Research Study - CHECS

[Cathy Hubbs <hubbs () AMERICAN EDU>]

Good morning Colleagues, 
I'm writing to ask for your support of and participation in the 2014 CISO 
research survey/study conducted by the Center for Higher Education Chief 
Information Officer (CIO) Studies (CHECS). Tammy Clark sent out the first 
request a few weeks ago and this is a reminder for those of you that 
haven't had an opportunity to complete the survey.

If you would like to participate please send Wayne Brown an email at 
wbrown () checs org. 
Wayne Brown is the founder of the Center for Higher Education Chief 
Information Officer Studies, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (
www.checs.org). CHECS is home to a longitudinal CIO study and Technology 
Leadership study. In 2014, he has begun a study of the higher education 
Chief Information Security Officer. Those on this list that serve in this 
capacity at your institution--your input is critical to this study and we 
would appreciate your participation. 

The research which results from this survey will present a detailed 
description of today?s CISO in higher education. The aggregate information 
will provide significant insights that benefit current CISOs, CIOs, and 
those who hope to become a CISO in the future. Past CIO and Technology 
Leadership study results have been widely published in CIO, the Chronicle 
of Higher Education, EDUCAUSE Quarterly, EDUCAUSE Review, Public CIO, 
Gartner, Campus Technology, and by the League for Innovation. 

The survey asks about the CISO, their place in the organization hierarchy, 
and what skills, education, and background is required for the CISO. It 
also asks that you rank a list of expectations of a CISO in importance and 
rate your performance. Higher education CIOs are also being surveyed. Your 
evaluation will be aggregated with survey data from CIOs. Your response 
and your personal information will be kept strictly confidential. 

All survey participants will receive a free copy of the CISO report and a 
50 percent discount on any other CHECS reports purchased. 

Kind Regards, 

Cathy Hubbs, CISO - American University
CHECS Advisory Board Member